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General warnings
When parking, take the utmost care
over obstacles that may be above
or under the sensor. Objects close
to the car are not detected under
certain circumstances and could
therefore cause damage to the car or
be damaged.
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick
paint, on the surface of the sensor;
the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the car, in rain (strong
wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems of trucks or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle;
the performance of the system can
be influenced by the position of the
sensors, e.g. by changing the set-
up of the car (due to wear of shock
absorbers or suspensions), replacing
the tyres with others of different sizes,
travelling with a laden car, installing
specific set-ups to lower the car;
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Therefore, take care not to
place stickers on the sensors.
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WARNING
170)
Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always
make sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the
route you want to take. The parking
sensors are an aid for the driver, but the
driver must never allow their attention
to lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
IMPORTANT
46)
The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than 10
cm away.
47)
Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only
by a Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
48)
Only have the bumper repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the
area of the sensors carried out by a Fiat
Dealership. Incorrect paint application
could affect the operation of the parking
sensors.
SIDE DISTANCE
WARNING SYSTEM
(where provided)
The Side Distance Warning system
has the function of detecting the
presence of side obstacles using the
sensors located in the front bumper
fig. 170 (one per side) and rear bumper
fig. 171, and of warning the driver
through an acoustic warning and,
where provided, visual warnings on the
instrument panel display.
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